Blazin A Trail: Episode #12 Tips for New Podcasters w/ Nick Castner from The Commonwealth

Blazin A Trail podcast welcomes Nick Castner to the studio! Nick Castner is a creative, an internet personality, Runza fanatic, co-creator of The CommonWealth Podcast, Promoter of Hurrdat Media, aka a renaissance man, Nick has worked with the Discovery Channel, Disney, Crayola, X-Games, ESPN, Mellow Mushroom, Buzzfeed, and other local businesses.

Our host and Nick speak about his past growing up in a family that was entrepreneurial. They discuss how he got introduced to podcasting. They talk tips for new podcasters and especially those who want to do video podcasts and how to book high-profile guests.

Topics that are covered: growing a team, networking, tips for those wanting to find places to record, equipment, and much more! Join us as we BLAZE A TRAIL!

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Welcome

00:14 - Intro

00:33 - Housekeeping Notes

01:02 - Introducing Nick Castner

02:58 - Where were you born?

03:40 - What were you certain that you were going to do as an adult in middle school and how did that change in high school?

06:10 - Can you remember a time when you did something entrepreneurial in your younger years but didn't know you had the entrepreneurial spirit?

07:08 - What is something you wish you would’ve done in high school now since hindsight is 20/20?

08:38 - What did you end up doing after high school?

09:54 - What is something you would’ve done differently in college?

10:47 - K1 explains his family history and pressure to go to college

14:13 - What led you to be the host of The CommonWealth Podcast?

17:20 - Tips for people wanting to start a video podcast? Should they be super prepared before they go? Should they get the best equipment?

19:12 - Did you do everything at the beginning? Buying the equipment, making social media content, producing clips, editing the audio, etc.?D

22:59 - When did you know you needed more people on the team?

25:30 - What were some pitfalls at the beginning of your podcast?

27:47 - What is your strategy to land high-profile guests?

32:00 - How do you find places to record for your podcast?

34:39 - What are some things Blazin A Trail podcast can work on?

41:39 - Tips for people who want to be a digital content creator?

43:39 - How has been an entrepreneur affect your family life and social life?

45:36 - What key activities would you recommend to young entrepreneurs?

50:09 - What motivates you?

51:38 - Who are the three most influential people in your growth?

53:36 - What is your daily routine?

1:07:51 - What kind of music can we find in your playlist right now?

1:09:23 - What are three things we should know about you that we didn’t touch on?

1:13:13 - Rapid Fire questions!

1:19:45 - Where can people find you?

1:20:21 - Outro